Knightsfan_01

56 minutes ago, WestfieldRocks said:

I just posted this on another thread, but will repeat it here. Marion County did come down with tighter restrictions starting this Sunday. IF the 25% is allowed, that would be roughly 16,750 fans allowed. That surely is more than other years for each individual game, assuming they clear the stadium after each game. The problem comes in how to put that number of fans. I know when Westfield won the 5A title in 2016, we had the lower section on our side packed from end zone to end zone, with some fans up in the smaller 200 level seats above the lower level. 

• Special or seasonal events, like concerts, festivals, wedding receptions and sporting events, are limited to 25% capacity. Those events may include more than 50 people only if the event has an approved safety plan.

Thought the new guidelines Started Nov 30th? Or was that the Governers state wide stuff?

14 minutes ago, GFND74 said:

No excuses because a loss is a loss, but that Eastbrook game was like a perfect storm for Marion. They weren't healthy and any time the county schools play Marion its like a super bowl for them. They've been playing much better as the season has gone on. Wasn't surprised about the Delta game, because they shutout a very good and very similar Delta team before. It should be a good game, sounds like East Noble has alot of talent, however in my clearly biased opinion lmao, I think Marion will be ok as long as they don't put themselves in bad situations. 

LMAO biased opinion here also, but I like the chances of our D showing out again. Even though Marion seems more dynamic on offense than Leo, I think we have the athletes to match up.  Glad this one's at home! 

17-14 EN

10 minutes ago, Prospect said:

Nothing like the NE8 IMO. It's a lot more like the NHC. Jeff beats up on smaller schools like Homestead used to and then loses early in the post season just like Homestead used to. Marion and Harrison are like EN and Carroll were in the NHC. The biggest difference are there are a lot of football teams in the NCC that are consistently not very good, unlike the NE8/NHC where Bellmont is the only team that consistently seems to struggle.

Good comparison, thanks!

1 hour ago, Yuccaguy said:

Seems like a great match-up in 4A North...

I agree!  I don't know a whole lot about Marion myself but I dug into each team's schedules to try to get a better idea of the type of match-up it might be.  Not a straight forward comparison I know, but still fun to do.  This just leads me to comparing the NE8 to the NCC which I know nothing about, and I'm sure is not apples to apples.  The NCC definitely has some bigger schools. 

Just food got thought...

Against teams with winning records:

EN 3-2 ... Beat Columbia City twice and Leo, while losing to Leo and Norwell(also lost to Penn who ended 5-5)

Marion 1-3 ... Beat Delta and losing to Eastbrook, Lawrence North and Lafayette Jeff.

Combined records of teams beaten:

EN 38-46       Marion 30-55

Combined records of teams lost to:

EN 25-9         Marion 34-10

Seems to me that all of Marion's losses came to quality opponents, while EN's losses came to quality opponents also.  The team was banged up and still finding it's identity during it's 3 game losing skid mid season though.   

So how does the NCC compare to the NE8?  From an EN fan, while our school has had some success in conference lately, the NE8 still seems very competitive.  You better show up and play well on Friday night or you could lose to pretty much anyone. 

7 minutes ago, southend said:

Wow ? This is a mystery. Leo 0 points?

Told you guys their offense was suspect.  EN D is way underrated.

4A Sectional 19

East Noble 10

Loe 0

Final

4A Sectional 19

EN 10 - Leo 0

Halftime

1 hour ago, Prospect said:

Just got word Leo will have some players out for tomorrow's game against EN. This could make this game a bit more interesting tomorrow night.

Not what anyone wants to see.

18 minutes ago, Prospect said:

EN looked horrible against Dekalb. If they come out and play like that again, even with all the changes they've made they will lose.

Yeah, I agree there.

6A Homestead vs Warsaw-  Homestead 31-24

5A Dwenger vs North- Dwenger 28-21

4A Leo vs East Noble- East Noble 14-7 

My pick for upset/game of the week...  It's been said a lot lately but I believe it's absolutely true, EN is a different team now than when they first faced each other.  Having Zolman back is a big help, but not the only reason why.  Much respect to the Leo D but their offense, not so much... Expect EN to not turn the ball over 5 times again, and a low scoring close game with EN coming out on top.  

3A Norwell vs Concordia- Norwell 21-10

2A Luers vs Eastside- Eastside 28-14

1A AC vs Southwood- Southwood 28-21

1A SA vs Madison Grant- South Adams 49-14